It's still building, but the Nebraska defense is about to be a whole lot nastier. Here's our 2025 Cornhuskers Preview, breaking down the defense.

Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI. ... So far in 2024, Nebraska can hang its hat on its run defense being very stingy. On the other hand, Colorado had big problems.

The Rutgers coach was unapologetic, however, in his praise of Nebraska's second-half defense. "I tip my hat to Nebraska's defense. I thought they played really well," Schiano said.

The Nebraska football team is halfway through its 2024 schedule, entering the bye week with a 5-1 record. Most Huskers fans can likely tell just by watching that the team is improved as a whole ...

So far in 2024, Nebraska can hang its hat on its run defense being very stingy. On the other hand, Colorado had big problems. They cannot block a competent defensive line at all.